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Djent Progressive Metal Metalcore
Misha Mansoor
Periphery
The father of Djent and founder of Periphery. A pioneer of the home recording revolution, he defined the modern metal sound with his complex, syncopated riffs and innovative use of digital modeling technology.
3 Eras
12 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Djent. The definition of the genre: extreme tight gating, mid-focused overdrive cutting the bass before the amp, resulting in a percussive, mechanical 'thall' sound.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Bulb / Periphery I Era (2005-2011)
2005-2011 4 items
The SoundClick years. Creating the blueprint for djent using a POD and later the Axe-Fx Ultra.
2
Juggernaut Era (2015-2018)
2015-2018 4 items
Signature gear. Launching his Jackson signature guitars and Horizon Devices pedals.
3
Periphery V / Modern (2023-Present)
2023-Present 4 items
Refined and aggressive. Continuing to push boundaries with updated signature gear and a hybrid approach.